Benefits of Shikakai for Hair:
Anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties in Shikakai help to soothe the scalp and promote healthy hair growth.
It has many vitamins like A, E, C, and K that help to rejuvenate the hair.
This herb nourishes the hair and makes it shine.
Shikakai cleanses and conditions the hair deeply.
It also hydrates the scalp and prevents hair dryness.
Side effects and risks:
Externally shikakai has no or fewer side effects but sometimes it causes itching and hair loss in hypersensitive individuals.
When taken internally, it can cause diarrhea and stomach disturbances.
Hair packs and shampoo:
Soak shikakai powder, amla powder, and raw reetha powder in water overnight, boil it for a while, cool it down, strain it, and use it as a shampoo. It prevents hair loss and strengthens hair.
Add 2-4 teaspoons of shikakai powder, Triphala powder, and licorice root powder to curd, make it pouring consistency, apply to hair for 30-45 minutes, then wash it out. It reduces dandruff and nourishes the scalp.
Add shikakai powder to warm coconut oil, leave it for 24-48 hours, add honey, and apply it to the hair for 30-35 minutes, it gives shiny hair.
Mix shikakai powder and henna powder with lime juice in an iron vessel for 24 hours, then apply it for 40-45 minutes to the scalp. It helps to rejuvenate the hair and prevents premature hair greying.
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